Event details and date

The Chrono des Nations is set to take place on Sunday, October 17, with a start and finish in Les Herbiers, covering a distance of 45.4 kilometers. The race is expected to begin at 14:26 and conclude around 16:30.

Remco Evenepoel’s goal

Remco Evenepoel, riding for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, aims to win the Chrono des Nations and add this title to his list of time trial achievements after nearly winning at the Tour de Lombardie earlier in the season.

Other top contenders

Stefan Küng of Tudor and Maxime Decomble of Groupama-FDJ United are among the other favorites, with Küng having previously placed fifth at the European Championships. Both are seen as strong competitors in the event.

UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s presence

The UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad, which includes riders Jay Vine and Mikkel Bjerg, is expected to be a formidable force in the race, adding depth to the competition for the title.

Potential surprise candidate

Alec Segaert of Bahrain-Victorious is highlighted as a possible surprise candidate, despite not being the top favorite, due to his past performances and current form.

Provisional start list

The provisional start list includes riders from multiple teams, with Evenepoel listed as the top favorite. The full list will be finalized in the coming days, with teams finalizing their entries for the event.